Examining military sector's role in global health

In an article (.pdf) published in Global Health Governance, Derek Licina, an U.S. Army Medical Service Corps Officer, writes about the international military sector's role in global health activities, which "has gained visibility in recent years." He continues, "What is less clear is the overall contribution of the military sector to global health outcomes through direct and indirect investments." He argues that focusing military global health efforts as outlined in international treaties, expanding existing multilateral military-related organizations, and establishing an international military global health financing mechanism will help "the military sector's current role ... become more efficient and effective in supporting the global good" (12/31).